Writing for Children and Young Adults January 2026

With: Adamma Okonkwo - Industry Specialist & Mentor, Course Leader & Submissions Coordinator Alex Campbell - Editor and Mentor


Your Instructor


Imogen Cooper, Founder/Director Golden Egg Academy
Imogen Cooper, Founder/Director Golden Egg Academy

Course Curriculum


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  Term 1 - Module 1: Key Stories & Free Writing
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  Module 2: The Child's Point of View & Key Character Background
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  Module 3: Challenging Your Characters
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  Module 4: Internal Journeys & External Goals
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  Module 5: Theme & the Heart of Your Novel
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  Module 6: Writing Emotion
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  Module 7: Physical Space: Physical Expression & Mapping the World of Your Story
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  Module 8: Looking Back & Looking Forward
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  Term 2 - Module 1: The Spine & the Heart
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  Module 2: The Dramatic Question and Reversals
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  Module 3: The Internal Plot - The Heart
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  Module 4: The Internal and External Journey
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  Module 5: Things Go Well & Initial Objective Achieved
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  Module 6: Things Start to Go Wrong and the Midpoint
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  Module 7: Things Go Badly Wrong & Crisis
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  Module 8: Climax and Contentment
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  Term 3 - Module 1: Bringing Your Story to Life
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  Module 2: Concept and Hook
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  Module 3: Inference, Actions and Reactions
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  Module 4: Point of View
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  Module 5: Emotions and How to Show Them
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  Module 6: The Author and the Publishing World
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  Module 7: The Children's Book Market
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  Module 8: Submitting and Pitching
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts in September 2023 and runs for twelve months.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us on info@goldeneggacademy.co.uk to discuss.
How do I sign up?
Visit our website for more information about when the next course runs. https://goldeneggacademy.co.uk/fiction-programme/writingforchildren/

This course is closed for enrollment.